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G. Elias & Co

G. Elias & Co

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Nigeria

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Energy and natural resources

Commended for its ‘excellent energy knowledge and good collaboration’, G. Elias & Co is regularly turned to by production companies, financial institutions, as well as builders and developers on the gamut of energy matters. The practice is under the joint leadership of Gbolahan Elias, SAN, who represents domestic and international clients in a range of oil and gas matters including upstream divestments and joint venture arrangements, and Okechukwu Okoro, who advises on transactions in the electric and power sectors. Emeka Ezekwesiri is also a key member within the team.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is incredibly dedicated. They provide us with multiple solutions.'
  • ‘Excellent energy knowledge and good collaboration.’
  • ‘Gbolahan Elias is a legal icon in the Nigerian legal and project transactions space. His vast knowledge of Nigerian laws is unquestionable.’

Key clients

  • African Export-Import Bank
  • Shell International BV
  • Macready Oil and Gas Services Company Limited
  • All On Partnerships for Energy Access Limited by Guarantee
  • Atlantic Terminal Infrastructure Limited
  • Brickwater Petroleum and Gas Limited
  • VTT LNG West Africa Limited
  • Climate Technology Centre and Network
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers

Work highlights

Advised Shell BV on the divestment of its interest in Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited (“SPDC”), the largest upstream operator in Nigeria.
Advised a global syndicate of lenders led by African Export-Import Bank on the US$3.3 billion crude-oil-backed prepayment facility sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (“NNPC”).
Advised All On, a Shell group vehicle dedicated to developing solar energy projects in Nigeria, on its multi-million dollar investment to several renewable energy project developers.

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Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Gbolahan Elias, SAN
Gbolahan Elias, SAN
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Emeka Ezekwesiri
Emeka Ezekwesiri
Practice head

Gbolahan Elias, SAN; Okechukwu Okoro

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